JAMES A TURNER INC
23-unit tanker operator based in Souderton, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 521961
- MC
- MC171395
- Based
- Souderton, PA
- Contact
- 2157236250 · bestway3469@comcast.net
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, building materials, liquids and gases, and dry bulk commodities, JAMES A TURNER INC operates as a small-fleet tanker operator from Souderton, PA. 23 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC171395 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 26, 2002).
Fleet composition on file: 23 owned tractors, 10 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,785 motor carriers operating 23 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 288.9% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 44 | 15.23 | 288.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.59 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 37.12 | 51.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 3 | 0.47 | 638.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 23-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 521961: 59 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 9, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 38 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 63 (3 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 11, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,785 peer carriers operating 23 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 40 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 63 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 638.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 23 power units on file.
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